The Lumière Festival’s Classic Film Market Gains International Reach, Honors Greece and Spotlights Taiwan as Heritage Films Grow in Market Value

Oct 9, 2026 6:35am PT The Lumière Festival’s Classic Film Market Gains International Reach, Honors Greece and Spotlights Taiwan as Heritage Films Grow in Market Value

Companies attending Lyon’s International Classic Film Market include Paramount, Park Circus, Studiocanal and Warner Bros., which will walk an audience through the re-release of Ken’s Russell’s 'The Devils'

By Lise Pedersen

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'The Devils' Courtesy of Warner Bros Clockwork

LYON, France — Classic film markets are ever more international and so is the International Classic Film Market (MIFC), part of Lyon’s Lumière Festival and one of the world’s very rare business meets and marts for the heritage film business.

Equally, classic films are commanding ever larger audiences, especially among younger cinema goers.

Both trends look set to play out at this year’s MIFC, which unspools in Lyon over Oct.13-16.

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